Untitled Meat Loaf Fan Recording Project: The official thread - Page 2

AndrewG · 07 Aug 2008, 20:25

I love performing and recording Meat Loaf / Jim Steinman songs. I have great fun working on backing tracks etc. It is a lot of work but I do my best. Reading these rules and thinking how I can work around them is giving me a headache though. I much rather just post my stuff on my website. Liked to do an orchestral version of For Crying out loud next. We'll see.

mszee · 07 Aug 2008, 20:26

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

I love performing and recording Meat Loaf / Jim Steinman songs. I have great fun working on backing tracks etc. It is a lot of work but I do my best. Reading these rules and thinking how I can work around them is giving me a headache though. I much rather just post my stuff on my website. Liked to do an orchestral version of For Crying out loud next. We'll see.

That's why I suggested less rules and more fun...with so many rules, I do agree...it becomes a chore...I would just give some kind of tentative deadline...otherwise this will go on forever...and then see what happens with submissions...

mszee · 07 Aug 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by djfierce

ok this isnt really something thats interesting me but why dont you just let everyone send their songs into the mlukfc staff and let the fanclub members or staff choose from there, why does there need to be a list to work from?? And if i were sending my song in i wouldnt want to send it to a random fan, would much rather send it to the fanclub staff. Just my thoughts is all

That works for me too...although I now worry about my entry...LOL...

samurai7 · 07 Aug 2008, 20:27

at the moment it's sounding like a competition, which I don't like.

SamCat · 07 Aug 2008, 20:30

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Originally Posted by samurai7

at the moment it's sounding like a competition, which I don't like.

Eurovision?

samurai7 · 07 Aug 2008, 20:32

exactly

mszee · 07 Aug 2008, 20:35

Well, then, I should win...cause I have neither voice nor hearing...just on a basis of being...special...

djfierce · 07 Aug 2008, 20:41

to be honest if i had any incling of sending anything, that first post would seriously put me off and i wouldve thought would appeal to the more proffessional singers, but even they seem put off lol

PanicLord · 07 Aug 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by belladonna-took

Actually, would there be any reason why there couldn't be various versions of the same songs on it? I reckon people's interpretations are likely to be wildly different...

Interesting you should say that. I always thought it would be ace to take a really cool song (like I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us) and then make an album of just that song produced in various different styles (eg rock, disco, gospel, country, "Il Divo" etc!)

In fact, the only thing that stopped me doing it was a lack of talent, ambition, equipment, and patience.

mszee · 07 Aug 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by djfierce

to be honest if i had any incling of sending anything, that first post would seriously put me off and i wouldve thought would appeal to the more proffessional singers, but even they seem put off lol

It brought an opposite reaction from me...I just wanted to submit...not because I can sing...but just because...LOL...

**RadioMaster** · 07 Aug 2008, 20:45

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Originally Posted by djfierce

to be honest if i had any incling of sending anything, that first post would seriously put me off and i wouldve thought would appeal to the more proffessional singers, but even they seem put off lol

had the same feeling when i saw this Anji

geordieloaf · 07 Aug 2008, 20:48

I would like to do a song as a barbershop quartet, but there is only me lol. So anyone fancy joining me............

AndrewG · 07 Aug 2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by geordieloaf

I would like to do a song as a barbershop quartet, but there is only me lol. So anyone fancy joining me............

Lol, yeah I'd be up for that. Think Took the words is a good one for that style.

geordieloaf · 07 Aug 2008, 20:54

Well there we go there is the first song nearly sorted, just need two more people.lol

PanicLord · 07 Aug 2008, 21:00

Lol - I'm in. I LOVE barbershop :)

mszee · 07 Aug 2008, 21:04

Sorry, can't be fourth...I ain't no barber...

SW31 · 07 Aug 2008, 21:04

well i cant sing but i may be up for that always wanted to do barbershop

~Helen~ · 07 Aug 2008, 21:05

I agree it shouldn't be made to be a competition

...I agree it should be fun and relaxed

...I agree more than one version of the same track should be permitted (indeed this is the case on NBAMN II at least - one of the Steinman Fan appreciation albums)

...however, I think decent versions of tracks should definately be allowed rather than preferring people 'making an ass of themselves' (personally I'd rather listen to a decent album than one of wailing cats, I can sing to myself in the car if I want that effect) BUT do agree that enthusiasm and dedication counts for a lot and it shouldn't be treated like a competition.

Why not see how many people wish to contribute before making a decision how many tracks to include?

There are some people on this forum I KNOW can sing and would love to hear their contributions just as much as those who are doing it purely from a fan point of view. Not all of the contributions on the NBAMN albums are pitch perfect, but all are good to listen to.

And I believe a good mix of known and lesser known tracks is a good idea - whilst NBAMN II has well known tracks such as Total Eclipse of the Heart, Paradise amongst others, it's also the only copy I have managed to lay my hands on, of "What Part Of My Body Hurts The Most" - a song I really adore...so sometimes lesser known songs are good mixed in with the ones you know and sing along to (not that I'll be singing along to Total Eclipse of the Heart though...I like my windows intact

).

Oh, and I'm not so keen on the no leaks rule - why can't we let other friends on the forum listen to our tracks and offer advice or opinions before submitting?

Well that's just my thoughts...I'm only sorry and disappointed in a way that I don't have the singing voice to contribute my own track, which is why I'd love to get involved in some other way if I can.

geordieloaf · 07 Aug 2008, 21:15

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Originally Posted by SW31

well i cant sing but i may be up for that always wanted to do barbershop

Neither can i it would be different if nothing else.

mszee · 07 Aug 2008, 21:16

Well said, Helen...

belladonna-took · 07 Aug 2008, 21:33

It's a great idea isn't it Helen? Both to have tracks by the various people on here that we know can really sing and then some.... as well as the more respectable efforts from those of us who want to contribute just because we love the man and his music.
I really like the idea of having various versions of the same song if they are all good versions. Also, for some people choice of songs will be pretty limited due to not having Meat's wonderful multi scale leaping operatic vocal ability.

geordieloaf · 07 Aug 2008, 21:40

Yes i think it is a great idea and i would love to hear people's attempt's good or not so good. You could start a thread even and let people post there versions on there and after the deadline we could all vote?
Could be a good way of working it.

Pudding · 08 Aug 2008, 00:16

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Originally Posted by belladonna-took

Actually, would there be any reason why there couldn't be various versions of the same songs on it? I reckon people's interpretations are likely to be wildly different...

Probably because 6 versions of Paradise on one CD where only 14 songs are going to be on it doesn't sound like a fun CD to me. That said, why can't ALL the songs and their different variations be uploaded somewhere for anyone to download?

Pud

**Monstro** · 08 Aug 2008, 00:33

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Originally Posted by Pudding

That said, why can't ALL the songs and their different variations be uploaded somewhere for anyone to download?

Pud

there's logic

~Helen~ · 08 Aug 2008, 00:33

if we only have about 28 submissions anyway you could just make it a double cd.
and try to encourage people to stay away from the more well known unless they really must. otherwise it's like when you have a party where everyone contributes to the buffet and you end up with 8 million crisps and biscuits and no butties!

07 Aug 2008, 21:04	#41
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Sorry, can't be fourth...I ain't no barber... Last edited by mszee; 07 Aug 2008 at 21:15.

07 Aug 2008, 20:25	#26
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,081	I love performing and recording Meat Loaf / Jim Steinman songs. I have great fun working on backing tracks etc. It is a lot of work but I do my best. Reading these rules and thinking how I can work around them is giving me a headache though. I much rather just post my stuff on my website. Liked to do an orchestral version of For Crying out loud next. We'll see.

07 Aug 2008, 20:27	#29
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	at the moment it's sounding like a competition, which I don't like.

07 Aug 2008, 20:32	#31
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	exactly

07 Aug 2008, 20:35	#32
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Well, then, I should win...cause I have neither voice nor hearing...just on a basis of being...special...

07 Aug 2008, 20:41	#33
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	to be honest if i had any incling of sending anything, that first post would seriously put me off and i wouldve thought would appeal to the more proffessional singers, but even they seem put off lol

07 Aug 2008, 20:48	#37
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	I would like to do a song as a barbershop quartet, but there is only me lol. So anyone fancy joining me............

07 Aug 2008, 20:54	#39
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Well there we go there is the first song nearly sorted, just need two more people.lol

07 Aug 2008, 21:00	#40
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,653	Lol - I'm in. I LOVE barbershop :)

07 Aug 2008, 21:04	#42
SW31 in my coup de vil waiting for pardise by the dashboard light Join Date: 24.11.2003 Location: middlesbrough smoggy rules Posts: 8,137	well i cant sing but i may be up for that always wanted to do barbershop

07 Aug 2008, 21:05	#43
~Helen~ Mega Loafer Join Date: 01.11.2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,958	I agree it shouldn't be made to be a competition ...I agree it should be fun and relaxed ...I agree more than one version of the same track should be permitted (indeed this is the case on NBAMN II at least - one of the Steinman Fan appreciation albums) ...however, I think decent versions of tracks should definately be allowed rather than preferring people 'making an ass of themselves' (personally I'd rather listen to a decent album than one of wailing cats, I can sing to myself in the car if I want that effect) BUT do agree that enthusiasm and dedication counts for a lot and it shouldn't be treated like a competition. Why not see how many people wish to contribute before making a decision how many tracks to include? There are some people on this forum I KNOW can sing and would love to hear their contributions just as much as those who are doing it purely from a fan point of view. Not all of the contributions on the NBAMN albums are pitch perfect, but all are good to listen to. And I believe a good mix of known and lesser known tracks is a good idea - whilst NBAMN II has well known tracks such as Total Eclipse of the Heart, Paradise amongst others, it's also the only copy I have managed to lay my hands on, of "What Part Of My Body Hurts The Most" - a song I really adore...so sometimes lesser known songs are good mixed in with the ones you know and sing along to (not that I'll be singing along to Total Eclipse of the Heart though...I like my windows intact ). Oh, and I'm not so keen on the no leaks rule - why can't we let other friends on the forum listen to our tracks and offer advice or opinions before submitting? Well that's just my thoughts...I'm only sorry and disappointed in a way that I don't have the singing voice to contribute my own track, which is why I'd love to get involved in some other way if I can.

07 Aug 2008, 21:16	#45
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Well said, Helen...

07 Aug 2008, 21:33	#46
belladonna-took Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.09.2007 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 1,137	It's a great idea isn't it Helen? Both to have tracks by the various people on here that we know can really sing and then some.... as well as the more respectable efforts from those of us who want to contribute just because we love the man and his music. I really like the idea of having various versions of the same song if they are all good versions. Also, for some people choice of songs will be pretty limited due to not having Meat's wonderful multi scale leaping operatic vocal ability.

07 Aug 2008, 21:40	#47
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Yes i think it is a great idea and i would love to hear people's attempt's good or not so good. You could start a thread even and let people post there versions on there and after the deadline we could all vote? Could be a good way of working it.

08 Aug 2008, 00:33	#50
~Helen~ Mega Loafer Join Date: 01.11.2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,958	if we only have about 28 submissions anyway you could just make it a double cd. and try to encourage people to stay away from the more well known unless they really must. otherwise it's like when you have a party where everyone contributes to the buffet and you end up with 8 million crisps and biscuits and no butties!